Student Staff

Kara Guizar – Undergraduate Assistant

Kara Guizar is from Walla Walla, Washington, and is returning for her 5th season in the Husky Marching Band as she completes her last quarter at the University of Washington. She is studying Spanish and Entrepreneurship, hoping to one day make a lasting impact on the Latinx community. In her free time, Kara can be found one of two places: At Seattle Sounders matches playing trumpet with Sound Wave, or in a green apron at Starbucks. Though Kara has spent the last four years loyal to the Trumpet Section, she is looking forward to experiencing a new and exciting perspective as Undergraduate Assistant, and is excited to work with all of the amazing people on the Leadership Staff. Go Dawgs!

Sean Mahoney – Staff Assistant

Sean is from Bellevue, Washington, and is in his fourth year at the University of Washington, and his fourth year in band. He was previously on the Husky Drumline, playing cymbals his first two years, and then playing snare for one year before becoming Staff Assistant. He is also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity. His favorite stands tune is “Poly,” and he is very excited to continue to be a part of the band in his new role this fall. Go Dawgs!

Mikaele Baker – Staff Assistant

Mikaele is from Sequim, Washington, and is in his fourth year in school, working toward a major in English Language and Literature. This will be his fourth season with the Husky Marching Band, and first season as Staff Assistant, having previously been a member of the Piccolo Section. He is also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity. Go Dawgs!

Anne Phan – Uniform Manager

Anne is a senior from Olympia, Washington, pursuing a degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. This is her second year as Uniform Manager, and third year as a member of the Piccolo Section. She hopes to continue keeping the band looking their best! She looks forward to meeting all of the new members and getting to know them throughout the season. Go Dawgs!

John Neumann – Music Librarian

John Neumann is from Camas, Washington, and is in his second year at the University of Washington. John is pursuing a degree in Music Education. He is a member of the Sousaphone Section and also plays tuba in the UW Wind Ensemble. John is an avid composer and arranger and has multiple works for marching and concert band in publication. He hopes to apply his knowledge to make sure everyone can read the great music that the Husky Band is known for.

Nicole Pasia – Attendance Officer

Nicole is from Kent, Washington, and is a second year student majoring in Journalism at the University of Washington. She plays Alto Saxophone in the Husky Band, and flute in other campus ensembles. Nicole is also the Historian for Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity. In her free time, Nicole enjoys photography, DIY projects, and getting boba with friends. She is excited about the coming year and all the great memories it will bring! Go Dawgs!

Sarah Randall – Media Assistant

Sarah is from Seattle, Washington, and is in her fifth year with the Husky Marching Band, after four years in the Alto Saxophone Section. Sarah graduated from the University of Washington in March 2018 with a BA in English Language and Literature with a Music minor. After serving her senior year as Alto Saxophone Section Leader, Sarah wanted to continue to support the Husky Band in another role. She is looking forward to developing the social media platforms further for the band, and cheering on the Dawgs for another year!

Zach Baisch – Drum Major

Zachery is from Seattle, Washington, and is a Law, Economics, and Public Policy major. He is entering his fifth year in the band and third as drum major, having spent the previous two years as a member of the Mellophone Section. Throughout his tenure in the band he has had the opportunity to travel to several historic Husky sporting events including the Women’s Basketball 2016 NCAA Final Four, as well as to the PAC-12 championship, and the 2016 NCAA Playoffs with the football team. Outside of the UW, Zachery has coached drum majors in several programs in the greater Seattle Area, including at Chief Sealth International High School, Interlake High School, the Seattle All-City Marching Band, and the Washington Drum Major/Drumline Academy. Zachery is also an active brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, a National Honorary Band Fraternity. Go Dawgs!

Nyles Green – Drum Major

Nyles is a senior majoring in Community, Environment, and Planning, with minors in Urban Ecological Design and Geography. The upcoming season will be Nyles’ fourth year with the band and first year as a drum major. Outside of school, Nyles will be working with the Seattle Department of Transportation as a Community Outreach Intern. A native of Portland, Oregon, Nyles enjoys hiking in the Pacific Northwest and exploring the city with friends. In his free time, Nyles likes to run, sketch, read, and roam around the city. He couldn’t be more excited for the first kickoff this fall!

Denali Cornwell – Drum Major

Denali is from Seattle, Washington, and will be entering his third year attending the University of Washington. He is planning on majoring in Computer Science and Software Engineering, with a minor in Mathematics. This will also be his third year as a member of Husky Band, and first year serving as a drum major, after two years playing snare drum in the Husky Drumline. Denali is also involved with teaching and mentoring drum majors and student leaders in high school music programs around the Puget Sound region. In his free time he likes to learn about and build or modify high performance cars, as well as advance his education and learn all that he can about computer science.

JaZee Griffith – Feature Twirler

JaZee Griffith is entering her freshman year with the Husky Marching Band and holds the position of Feature Twirler. JaZee is from Pasco, WA, and she twirled for Hanford High School for four years, graduated as Salutatorian from Three Rivers HomeLink, and received an AA degree from Columbia Basin College. JaZee plans to pursue a degree in Business Administration. In August of 2017, she received the silver medal at an international baton competition in Croatia. JaZee is excited to be performing with the Husky Band, and she looks forward to the start of band season.